“I do want to be a general manager,” Hextall said, per NHL.com. “I talked to [Holmgren] about that when we talked about this job. If something else becomes available, I at least want to look at it. He was absolutely fine with that. My goal still hasn’t changed in terms of where I want this to all end.”

Hextall’s familiarity with the Western Conference could be an asset if he were to become interested in the Vancouver job. He spent seven years in the Kings’ front office and helped the franchise win its first ever Stanley Cup in 2012.

the question is, will hextall be a good fit with another old western conference hand

rick bowness will be announced as canucks’ new man behind the bench, within the day of a lightning playoff exit

joey4id - Apr 17, 2014 at 4:57 PM

hahahaha. I hadn’t seen your post when I wrote my comment below, and I thought about mentioning Bowness as a viable replacement. I decided not to because I wanted to wait for the new GM to be named, and for Torts to be fired. Still I believe that the new GM should not be imposed Bowness or anyone else. It has to be the GM’s man.

Bowness is a class act with players and the press. He’s ready for an NHL head coaching gig. No doubt that his stint with JC in TB will be a benefit to him. Great minds learn from other great minds.

I’ve been following his progression as a player in junior, and as a coach. He’s ready.

Ahh Christ, just when we all thought Holmgren’s a** was halfway outta town, there goes his replacement, Snider shouldn’t have screwed around with this one, he should have fired homer last year and gave the title to Hexy, I knew this was going to happen, he is way to smart of a guy to not get scooped up by another team, Homer has had plenty of time and hasn’t brought us a cup.

It’s no sure thing and who knows, if he gets the job there’s still a chance he could return once Homer leaves.

joey4id - Apr 17, 2014 at 4:46 PM

Torts should be replaced. Imposing a coach on a GM will not help create a sense of accountability and responsibility for the new GM. If the GM is given carte blanche and decides to keep Torts, then he becomes accountable. If the GM is told that Torts comes with the job and the GM accepts, then the new GM should ask for some sort of leverage that would allow him to replace Torts if the team is underachieving.

…Which would mean he’s had no indication of Holgrem being fired in Philly. This is truly a blessing and reason for rejoice for every non-Flyers fan…it means we get to watch Philly fans deal with many more years of Andrew MacDonald deals and Ilya Byrzgalov free agency signings! Have fun Philly

Yeah all us non caps fans are saying the same thing about your GM. It feels great knowing that he can keep putting his mark on the caps am send them into a consistent downward spiral with trades like forsberg for erat an never givin attention to their pressing needs. Holmgren is a way better GM then GMGM. Must feel good knowing that our flyers are consitantly in the playoffs while yours are sittin at home this year. Bitter much?

muckleflugga - Apr 17, 2014 at 4:53 PM

john tortorella’s history

i would think that was plain to see … commentary from the owner and tortorella himself has goodbye written all over

were john to show up at training camp, a torchlit parade, pitchforks, axes and a public hanging would follow